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How Companies Turn Mentorship Into Career Ladders
We examine how mentorship programs often fail by relying on casual coffee chats rather than structured sponsorship. Using data from a major retail firm that linked mentorship to promotion rates, we explore the difference between mentoring and sponsoring. Lucas breaks down why senior leaders must actively advocate for junior talent in closed-door meetings. Luna shares insights on how underrepresented professionals can navigate these dynamics without burning out. We also look at a specific case where a tech company tied executive bonuses to successful sponsorships of diverse hires. The episode…
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